Get certified at The Connection in Summit

SUMMIT – The Connection for Women and Families offers many American Red Cross certification and recertification classes throughout the year including Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguarding and CPR Recertification Challenges.

The Connection is running Lifeguard Training certification courses on May 11 – May 20 and June 23 – June 27. Through videos, group discussions and hands-on practice, aspiring lifeguards will learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED. Prerequisites for the course include swimming 300 yards continuously, treading water and other water skills. Participants must be at least 15 years old by completion of the course. Course materials including texts and pocket masks are included in the cost of the course ($285 for members / $350 for nonmembers) and will be distributed the first day of class.

The American Red Cross course provides real-life rescue scenarios which reinforce decision-making skills. Participants must attend all class sessions, demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities, successfully complete three final skill scenarios and score an 80 percent or higher on the final written exam. Those that pass will receive a Lifeguarding certification valid for 3 years as well as a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification valid for 2 years.

Membership to The Connection is not required. Please bring a bathing suit, towel for water skills and proof of age. To register or for more information call 908-273-4242, stop by 79 Maple Street in Summit, or visit TheConnectionOnline.org